This page shares upcoming events relevant to guides, tourism professionals, researchers, and others interested in tourism development in Tromsø and Northern Norway.

Events listed here may be organized by Tromsø Guideforening or by external partners and institutions.

Upcoming Events

TGF Events

  • Summer Guide Training
    This 2-day training is designed to give you a foundation in what every guide in Northern Norway should know — from local culture and history to nature, fjords, and professional guiding skills.NOTE: This training is a pilot program. Price What will you learn? This training combines essential knowledge with practical guiding skills: Why join this training? Guiding is more than just sharing information — it’s about creating meaningful experiences. This course will help you to: Who is this for? (The application form includes payment details.) Recommended Extension: Museum Guide Course at UiT We highly recommend continuing your learning with this… Read more: Summer Guide Training

External Events

  • Museum Guide Course at UiT
    This 9-hour course will provide you with the facts and knowledge you need to perform guided tours of the Arctic University Museum of Norway (a.k.a. Tromsø Museum), with a particular focus on the popular Sami and Northern Lights exhibitions. Practical Information May Course June Course About the course This course focuses on guiding within the… Read more: Museum Guide Course at UiT

Past Events

  • General Assembly
    Tromsø Guideforening General Assembly 2026 NO: På mandag har Tromsø Guideforening avholdt sitt årsmøte på Tromsø Museum. Et nytt styre ble valgt, som gjenspeiler mangfoldet i guidebransjen i Tromsø. Petr Pavlis fikk fornyet tillit som styreleder. Tromsø Guideforening ble etablert i 1981, og har siden fulgt utviklingen av reiselivssektoren i ishavsbyen. Siden i fjor har aktivitetsnivået i foreningen tatt seg opp igjen, med flere ryddedugnader og kurs for å heve medlemmenes kompetanse. Tromsø guideforening arbeider for mer bærekraft i reiselivet, både med tanke på bruk av naturen og byen, og gjennom å utvikle et eget utdanningsopplegg for turistguider. Det neste… Read more: General Assembly
  • 🌿 I. TGF Dugnad 2026 – End of Season Clean-Up
    📅 Date: Friday 27th March 2026🕙 Time: 09:00📍 Meeting Point: Tromsø Accessible Tours office: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sALydLa5AkhujvHH6 A small effort. A visible difference. At the end of the winter season, Tromsø Guideforening invites guides, tourism workers, and locals to take part in a simple but important initiative: Cleaning the places we all use. Why this matters Tourism in Tromsø continues to grow — and so does the pressure on nature and infrastructure. Many of the most used parking areas and viewpoints are left with: This initiative is not about pointing fingers.It’s about taking responsibility — together. What we will do We will spend the day… Read more: 🌿 I. TGF Dugnad 2026 – End of Season Clean-Up
  • General Assembly – Invitation
    General Assembly 2026 – 23rd March Tromsø Guideforening (TGF) invites guides, tourism professionals, partners, local residents, and anyone interested in the development of guiding and tourism in Tromsø to attend our General Assembly. Date: Monday, 23 MarchTime: 15:30Location: Arctic University Museum of Tromsø: Lars Thørings veg 10, 9006 Tromsø The General Assembly is the most important annual meeting of the association. It is an opportunity for members and the wider community to learn about the work of Tromsø Guideforening and participate in shaping the future of the organisation. Agenda highlights During the meeting we will: What TGF has been working… Read more: General Assembly – Invitation
  • Open Meeting – Tromsø Guideforening (TGF)
    Date: 1st February (Sunday)Time: 15:00Place: Meeting room at Tromsø Outdoor AS Tromsø Guideforening (TGF) invites everyone working in tourism in Tromsø to an open, informal meeting. This meeting is primarily intended for all guides and anyone working in the tourism. What is the meeting about? Why attend? Tromsø tourism is more than Northern Lights. This meeting is an opportunity to: The meeting is open, non-commercial, and informal. No registration required. We look forward to seeing you and continuing the conversation together.
  • Digital Mini-Conference: “Historiene vi forteller – har noe å si”
    Date & time:Tuesday 20 January, 11:00–13:00 Format:Open and free digital event Organisers / speakers:Mats J. Hoel (UiT)Astrid Maria Cabrera (NORCE) Description:This digital mini-conference explores how stories, marketing, and communication shape tourism destinations. The event addresses ethical responsibility, representation of places, and the long-term consequences of how destinations like Tromsø are communicated and promoted. Topics include destination “hotspots,” selling shared landscapes, and how communication connects to management, local practices, and capacity challenges. The conference is open to guides, tourism professionals, planners, researchers, and anyone interested in responsible tourism development.